Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation Area)

Sandy Hook has something for everyone: wide, sandy beaches manned by an army of lifeguards; fishing and nature walks; and history (the oldest operating lighthouse in the U.S.). Read more

Beautiful beach only a 30 minute ferry ride from Wall Street. Take a cooler and byob (there's none to buy there) & rent bikes with a tag along to cruise around Til you find the perfect beach . Bliss

Amazing place to go to the beach , explore, or ride a bike . A lot of kite surfers on the water. Parts of the park are dog friendly as well .

Lots D and E have lifeguards and lots of kids. Bathrooms are open. Keep driving north for the fort and lighthouse . It's definitely worth the trip.

A sweet spot for nature lovers, as there are more than 300 species of birds at these beaches . Also for those who hate tan lines , there are some nude beach areas as well . Read more at MetroFocus. Read more

Best camping spot per needs: 1 site closest to parking lot w own pavilion, B-10. Best spot for 2 private sites, C-11 & C-12, Best for 3, E-17>E-19. Best secluded single, E-20.

Yeahhh Gunnison is a nude beach , but you won't feel pressured to get naked if you don't want to. You'll see lots of bathing suits there. Go!

In addition to surf , sand and swim , the beach is also home to a military fort dating back to 1902 that protected for New York City until World War II. See photos here: Read more

Winner of Best Convenient Beach in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The $40 roundtrip ferry ride is well worth the seclusion and tranquility.

Camping checkout is 10am. Pay for the extra day @ $20. You can roam around the park / leave whenever since it includes free parking (usually $15 anyway).

Save the $200 on a car rental beach getaway and opt-in for an express boat ride to this cozy beach spot . Pack a picnic lunch options are limited

Best to come on a weekday to avoid the crowds. If you wanna get a tan and go for a swim , this is the beach to be at the Jersey Shore!

North Beach is the park 's widest beach . There are bathrooms , showers , and often a concession truck near the parking lot .

New for 2019: alcohol is not permitted on the beach . Park rangers will enforce the new law. ????

Great beach !

Make sure you have some bug spray for flies after a rainy day. Watch the red flag to let you know when the flies are coming. If its in your direction you're good.

No Boardwalk! But absolutely clean and lovely beach ! If you dont want to spend the whole day at the beach , go after 5 PM , the beach is half empty and no entrance fee either!

Interesting history, felt like a fort from another time and place. Officers' former homes available for long-term lease, though tenants are responsible for the renovation.

Great place to walk around year round. Gets crowded in the summer so come early for a good spot.

Please remember to bring a few plastic bags and take your garbage. Dont be a lazy pig and leave it for others to deal with. Jersey Strong :)

Only 2 areas were closed from what I could see. Only one side is freshly paved, but I have to say she looks terrific!!!

Clean water, big waves... nice and sunny

Get the season pass if you come to the beach regularly. After 5 visits, it pays for itself

Great place to relax and bring your dog (on the bay side)

Come here to see a sunrise. Especially the first sunrise of the year... dress warm though.

Beautiful beach ! Skip parking field C - go to the next one. There is a restaurant there.

The week at the beach is so much more relaxing than the weekend!!

Very nice there. Clean . Park rangers are not nice. Very racist.

New Jersey Monthly says: Concerts every Wednesday night during the summer, at Beach Area E. Read more

Get the all day bike rental for 35 bucks. Worth it

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Best beach !

Bring your pooch to the inset side for sandy paws, salty smells, and wet noses.

Got a surprise visit with the Solider iv adopted since 9-11 from Texas who serves in Afghanistan

Bring your rollerblades or bicycles for a great time. Just stay off the nude beach . Old people "hanging" around lol

Windy!! 18 mph headwind but the bike path is fixed from the damage from Sandy.

Parking lot D has the food trucks

beach is nice, water is clean and not rocky.. the only thing I did not like is that there are so many flies and they bite like mosquitos!

Love it … ????

Beautiful views !

Make sure to bring cash! No ATM or credit card accepting vendors post-Sandy

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Sea glass galore!

Trails , beaches & the wildlife

Beach area "E" has plenty of life guards . Lot's of families.

Beautiful beaches

Feels like a vacation without the whole taking days off from work thing... Read more

Great beach day :)

Park at Lot D and there is a restaurant and bar !

Head to Fort Hancock end - wide open